If you have an event or holiday club to advertise, please get in touch here.
If you want a simple plan for the summer, with a good mix of free, paid for and at home options then just download our summer holiday activity sheet by clicking on this link Summer Activity Ideas Sheet BCP Mumbler.
You can see it below – we have one all filled out for you (with a few spaces for you to add in your favourite things) and also a blank version so you can plan your own fun summer.
The idea is to print it out, stick it on the fridge and complete all the activities, colouring them in as you go!
Whatever you do, I hope you and the mini mumblers have fun and make the most of our wonderful area at this time of year.
We’d love to see what you get up to so please send us in any photos of you and the Mini Mumblers completing any of these activities and we’ll add them to our Insta page!
Email us on bcp@mumbler.co.uk.
From Monday 24. July until Wednesday 30. August 2023
BCP Council offers over 30 Free Holiday Clubs this summer ranging from Football, Multi Sports, Creative, Dance, Outdoor Fun, Learning about different Countries and Cultures and so much more!
Most activities & holiday clubs are for children aged 5 – 13 years and they are all free to those receiving benefits related free school meals, with a free snack and lunch provided each day.
You can find all the Summer Holiday Activities for 2023 over here.
Booking is required!
The Junction Swimming Academy is based on developing the individual through excellent training methods … continuous improvement … whilst always in a positive, encouraging and FUN atmosphere.
Flexible class day/times
7 days a week
Continuous assessment – Complimentary Badge & Certificate
Trial Session Available
STA badges/certificates to be achieved
Warmest pool in the area
Upfront or monthly direct debit options
Excellent viewing facilities
Coffee Shop open seven day a week
All course details can be found on our website (see details below).
For further details please contact:
Rachael Barrett (Reception Manager)
An amazing outdoor cinema experience at the Walled Garden.
Gates open 7.15pm, film starts shortly after sunset – approx 8.45pm
Bring a blanket or camping chair & snacks.
24. August – Top Gun : Maverick (12)
25. August – Elvis (12)
26. August – Mamma Mia (PG)
27. August – The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long (PG)
Tickets starting from £9.50 – £21.50. Head to the Adventure Cinema website to book.
Hanham Rd, Wimborne BH21 1AS.
3. 10. 17. 24. & 31. August 2023 – 12pm
FREE Family Film Club – No ticket required, just turn up and enjoy! More info here.
6. August 2023 7.30pm – The Wild and Deadly Show – amazing wildlife facts and science more info here.
9. August 2023 2.30pm – Jiant Jigsaw Jamboree – For Puzzlers of all ages more info here.
11. August 2023 4pm – Squashbox presents Tales from the Trees more info here.
12. & 13. August 2023 10am-3pm – HLP Events Summer Craft Fair more info here.
Summer Workshops with Artsreach
Monday 7th August, 10.30am-3pm – Marine Monster with Darrell Wakelam – Age 6+ Tickets: £10
Tuesday 22nd August , 1.30pm-3.30pm – Circus Skills with Kevin Burke – Age 5+ Tickets: £8
Tuesday 29th August, 2pm-4pm – Writing Out Loud with Rohan Gotobed – Age 7+ Tickets: £6
Date: 19. July – 6. September 2023 Time: 10am-4pm
Beautiful Butterflies Summer Holidays Trail
Beautiful butterflies and marvellous moths have set a code for you to crack – are you up for the challenge?
Daily Time: 10am-4pm
Wildlife Treasure Trails
Explore the Heath searching for clues to help you answer a set of questions and win your prize! All the Trails have a wildlife theme. There is a short route (20 to 30 minutes) suitable for buggies and a long route (45 to 60 minutes).
Trails are all £3.50 with prize bag, from the Visitor Centre. No booking required.
Date: 4. August 2023 Time: 8-10pm
Wonders of the Night Walk
Join the Rangers and our Bat expert in pursuit of nightjars, bats, moths, woodcock, Roe deer, owls and more on this enchanting family-friendly evening meander (lasting approximately 2 hours).
£5.50 per person. Booking essential on 01425 478082.
The BCP Council Short Breaks scheme is for families of children and young people, aged up to 19 years, with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.
We have different activities to choose from such as arts and crafts, activity days (on the beach in the summer!), swimming, archery, gym & trampolining, watersports etc.
The Short Breaks team can be reached by phone on 01202 096712.
Booking is required!
BH8 9PZ.
Time: various sessions check website
Jump, bounce and tumble on our super-sized indoor inflatable obstacle course. Featuring giant slides, jelly mountain, slam dunk zone and wipe-out balls. For ages 5+ (Under 9’s must be accompanied by a paying adult).
50 min session £12 (£8 for Members) book via the website.
Bikeability is a national cycle training scheme. Cycle training for children aged 9 and over to help build the skills and confidence to ride a bike safely on the road.
Summer holiday courses will be available to book shortly and you can email bikeability@bcpcouncil.gov.uk to request a place on the waiting list. You will then be emailed once these are available to book.
Date: 31. August – 3. September 2023
4-days of action and entertainment in the air, on land and at sea! With pyrotechnic night flying, street entertainment, awesome live music and military performances. Friday and Saturday see the skies light up with fireworks at Bournemouth seafront!
For up to date information follow our Facebook page for announcements.
Date: 28. – 31. August 2023
Bournemouth’s first ever Inflatable theme Park with unlimited access to 15 large bouncy castles +a designated under 5s Soft play zone.
Suitable for ages 1-11 years.
Session times are
10am-12pm
12.30pm-2.30pm
3pm-5pm
Under 1s & Adults Free.
1-11 years olds are £8 per child.
Most activities are FREE of charge but normal admission rates apply. Please check with the organiser before attending.
*self-led – print at home or collect your trail sheet at the center.
Date: 13. & 14. August 2023 Time: 12th 11am – 10.30pm & 13th 11am – 4pm.
Join us for some carnival fun on the Quay for all the family. This includes a series of displays and fun activities on the quay, as well as music, events, fireworks and a funfair.
Free Entry but donations to help us to raise valuable funds for our Christchurch charities welcome.
Date: 21. July – 30. July 2023
Showtimes:
Fri July 21st… 5pm & 7.45pm
Sat July 22nd… 2pm, 5pm & 7.45pm
Sun July 23rd… 2pm & 5pm
Mon July 24th… 3pm & 7.45pm
Tue July 25th… 3pm & 7.45pm
Wed July 26th… 3pm & 7.45pm
Thur July 27th… 3pm & 7.45pm
Fri July 28th… 3pm & 7.45pm
Sat July 29th… 2pm, 5pm & 7.45pm
Sun July 30th… 12 & 3pm
Tickets start from £9 Book 9am-9pm daily via 0203 375 3970.
Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6DS.
Crafty Kids Club, Play (Ages 7-13), Young Artists, various Creative Camps and Movies, Summer School there is something for everyone!
Head to the website to check out the full listings.
Booking is essential call 01425 612393.
BH Live Active, Littledown, Chaseside, Littledown, BH7 7DX.
More info coming soon.
You can now book via the BH Live Active app, online or in centre.
Date: 29. July 2023 Time: 10.30am-2.30pm
There will be Tumble Tots Salisbury, Jamie Jigsaw, Diamond Faces Professional Face Painting, Tip of the Pops wheelbarrow disco, Mad4Animals, Crafts, Competitions, 6 Large Outdoor Games such as Kerplunk, Cactus Hoopla, Splat a Rat & Snakes & Ladders from Dorset Adventures & more at the field by Wimborne Rugby Club.
Everyone one is welcome (voluntary donations if you are able to).
Family Fun Land is back at Littledown just £9.99 for 2 hours of unlimited riding.
Date: 4. – 28. August 2023
Session Times:
12-2pm
2-4pm
4-6pm
6-8pm
Non riders are £2 – head to Coles Events to book your tickets.
Date: Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th August 2023
Wet Wednesday’s – Wet The Western Tractor Rides from 10.30am – 12.00pm and Foam Parties from 3pm.
Date: 27. July & 10. & 24. August 2023
Disney through the Decades – Come and meet the Disney duo, and sing along with these princesses with their very first Disney Through the Decades – a tailored princess performance just for you!
Date: 3. 17. & 31. August 2023
Mad4Animals Show – Get up close and personal with lots of wonderful and unusual animals.
Wednesdays from 10am-12pm
26. July – Forest School Stay and Play at Bluebell Woods
2. August – Beach School Stay and Play at Hamworthy Park
9. August – Forest School Stay and Play at Bluebell Woods
16. August – Beach School Stay and Play at Hamworthy Park
23. August – Forest School Stay and Play at Bluebell Woods
30. August – Hamworthy Paddling Pool Superheros and Princesses Party
Sessions are free, suitable for ages 5-11, just turn up. Bluebell Woods is behind St Michaels Church.
Suitable for 0-99 year olds – Lots of weird and wonderful things to build, make and explore through child-led play and the themes of harbour life, shipwreck and setting sail.
Free entry and no booking required.
Email us about our Quiet Play sessions on bigblueplay@gmail.com
22. July 2023 – 11am-3pm at Bourne Hub BH12 4DY
25. July 2023 – Branksome Community Center
26. July 2023 – 11am-3pm Oakdale Library
2. August 2023 – 11am-3pm Upton Country Park – Walled Garden
Date: 24. 25. 31. July & 1. August 2023
6-9 years 9.30-10.30am
9-13 years 10.30-11.30am
Learn to skate for free* at Bourne Valley Skate Park with Happy Skateboarder funded by BCP Council & Public Health Dorset.
To register click here. Please note there are only 12 spaces and priority is given to those who live in BH12 4
*Everything is provided.
In the Walled Garden at Upton Country Park.
Date: 25th July + 1. 4. 8. August 2023 Time: 10am – 4pm
3 awesome Bouncy Castles to the Walled Garden! Suitable for ages 2-12 years old
£3 for 10 minutes, or £7 for 30 minutes straight through – Cash or card on the day.
Canford Heath Junior School Field, Poole.
Date: 19. & 20. July 2023 Time: 4pm
The Circus is coming!
Please join PATCH at the family event of the year!
Tickets £12.50 Under 2’s free but tickets need to be purchased.
Head to the Patch and Friends Facebook page to book your tickets.
23. July 2023 – 5.30-7pm
Wind in the Willows – Quantum Theatre’s brand new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s family favourite more info here.
20. August 2023 – 5:30pm
Bad Dad – An Open-Air adaptation of David Walliams Bad Dad more info here.
27. August 2023 – 7-9pm
Robin Hood – The Three Inch Fools more info here.
Castle Lane W, Bournemouth BH93JS
Date: 29. July 2023 Time: 12-2pm
Ariel Tea Party
Date: 4. August 2023 Time: 1-3pm
Mad4Animals Show
Date: 8. August 2023 Time: 11am & 1.30pm
Bluey Visit
Date: 9. August 2023 Time: 11am & 1.30pm
Princess Anna Visit & Storytime
Book your ticket via the Itsy Bitsy Dance website.
8-10 Yelverton Road, Bournemouth BH1 2DF.
Date: 1. August 2023 Time: 12pm-4pm
Hosted by Nikki’s Dance parties come have lunch with Mario & Princess Peach includes meet & greet, party dancing, balloon modeling and all you can eat pizza Adults £10 Kids £5.
Book your table via 01202 906611.
Date: 1./2. 8./9. 15./16. July + 21. July – 4. September 2023 Time: 10am-7pm
Mill St, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3RH.
Get ready for 110 metres of wet and wild fun – join us for a truly bodacious watery adventure!
1 hour session for children aged 4 years and over under 17 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
Book via the Mega Slip and Slide website.
Monkey World, Longthorns, Wareham, BH206HH.
Date: 26. – 28. August 2023 Time: 10am-5pm
Go Nuts this Bank Holiday Weekend! Every child who brings in a unopened bag of nuts for the primates will receive a FREE Monkey World badge!
Open Daily from 1pm-4pm
The Rangers at Moors Valley have planned a series of fun outdoor activities this summer.
Please check session times and bookings with the organiser.
Date: 29. – 30. July 2023 Time: 11am to 5p
The festival showcases the many and varied forms of arts and crafts, through sales opportunities, demonstrations, exhibitions and performances. We choose our artists and artisans to ensure a wide range of top quality products for all ages.
Free Entry.
Date: Tuesday 1. August 2023 Time: 10am – 1pm
Little Explorers Ready, Set, Go!
We’ve teamed up with Wimborne Library to bring a morning of sport-themed crafts, stories and garden trail. Price: £3.5
Date: Wednesday 9. August 2023 Time: 10am-2pm
Shadow Puppets Workshop With Sarah Butterworth: Summer HAF Programme . Activity Suitable For 6-16 Year Olds.
Booking Essential. £15 Or FREE With HAF Code
Date: Monday 14. August 2023 Time: 10am-2pm
Superhero Pets Clay Workshop With Debbie Clarke: Summer HAF Programme. Activity Suitable For 6-16 Year Olds.
Booking Essential. £15 Or FREE With HAF Code.
Date: Tuesday 15. August Time: 10am – 1pm
Little Explorers Make It Snappy! Join us for a fun morning of crafts, stories and a garden trail – tied in with our current photography exhibition. Price: £3.50
Date: Wednesday 30th August 2023 Time: 10am-2pm
Dynamic Drama Workshop With Will Dowland: Summer HAF Programme. Activity Suitable For 6-16 Year Olds.
Booking Essential. £15 Or FREE With HAF Code.
Valley Road, Throop BH8 0BE
Date: Every Sunday throughout the year Time: 10am-2pm
Young farmers club for anyone age 6+ (requires booking)
Normal admission price of £5 applies.
Branksome Dene Room, Poole BH13 6FB
Date: 16. & 23. August 2023 9.30am – 12.30pm – For ages 8-12yrs
Date: 16. & 23. August 2023 1.30 – 4.30pm – For ages 13-16yrs
An opportunity to learn from marine biologists, Ocean School will help to cultivate knowledge and a respect for the ocean. Packed full of fun and interactive activities using virtual reality.
£23 per session. Book via The Manta Trust website.
RESCEDULED DATE!
Date: 29. August 2023 Time:10am-5pm
Come join us for a Summer Party at the Bournemouth Aviation Museum (which is open 10am-5pm) Disco, party dances, prizes & give aways!
Date: 3 April 2024 Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Join the crew aboard SS Clash Landings for an exciting evening of phaser tag! Come aboard our giant space station themed play frame for 6 adrenalin pumping phaser games & climbing wall fun.
Tickets are £14pp | Minimum Age 6+ | Advanced booking only via the website.
Date: 28.-29. July 2023 Time: Friday 5-11pm|Saturday 12-11pm|Sunday11am-7pm
Poole and Bournemouth’s biggest and best family live music weekend with chart toppers The Hoosiers, The Lightning Seeds and The Cheeky Girls plus plenty of children entertainment like Dinosaur shows, Mad 4 Animals, Mr Merlin, Krazy Kev and Jules the Entertainer as well as street performers and the popular circus skills workshops
Tickets start from £13 adult day ticket and £20 for the weekend.
More info coming soon!
The Festival will be a display of over 20 Scarecrows located around the Bisterne area.
Maps are on sale at £1 with proceeds going to Bisterne Village Hall.
Maps are available at the Cafe or Crow Farm shop, Texaco petrol station, The Gateway, Dragon Cottages Bisterne or Tyrrells Ford Hotel. There is a public vote for overall best Scarecrow at a post box at Bisterne Village Hall.
Science Zone UK, 21 Royal Arcade, Boscombe BH1 4BT.
Workshops Mondays-Fridays 10.30am – 11.20am
Dig your own Fossils (Available all day, everyday)
Clay Volcanoes and fun Eruptions activity 1.30pm – 2pm
Lego Robots Education 2.30pm – 4m
Code Ninja Camps
We have a full summer program in July & August of fun coding activities including:
Movie Making with Minecraft, Modding with Minecraft, Code your own Robot in Minecraft, Intro to Roblox Development.
Check out the Science Zone UK website for dates & more information.
All workshops require prior booking. Please call 01202729206.
Date: 22. July – 3. September 2023
Sealife Pirate Treasurehunt – Interactive treasure hunt around the aquarium, pirate themed games. crafts and activities and more.
Christchurch REC, BH23 1PA.
Date: 21. July – 7. August 2023 Time: Daily 1pm-9pm
The South Coast’s BIGGEST SUMMER FUN FAIR is coming. Join us in Christchurch, for our biggest fair yet, including the debut of a new ride for the area.
And here are some more Kingfisher Barn annual events listings.
Please check directly with the organiser for session times and further details.
Stone Lane Industrial Estate, Wimborne BH21 1HB.
This summer enjoy £1 per hour skate sessions.
Even on a hot day, you can enjoy the air conditioned skate park and cafe.
We also offer free skate hire and helmet hire.
The skate park is open to anyone aged 6 and over.
Carvers Clubhouse (was The Place), 92 Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1JD.
More info coming soon!
For more info please call 01425 501309.
Date: 14. July – 28. August 2023
Each day enjoy…
the outdoor themed Garden Bar
watch the live art demonstrations
dance or sit back and relax in the deckchairs and watch the live music (over 100 music performances).
SALSA PARTY every Tuesday 7pm til 10pm.
Live Music
Cabaret party nights
Free kid’s holiday entertainment
…and so much more.
Everyone welcome (pet friendly) click here for the full schedule.
Date: 15. July – 3. September Time: 9.30am-4pm
Explore the craft zone, practice your building and balancing skills around the Woodland Walk, or dress-up and stage your own performance in the field theatre. There are also two wonderful play areas to discover and explore.
Free event, admission applies. No booking necessary.
Date : 18. July 2023
12-6.30pm Monday to Saturday
12-4pm Sunday & Bank Holidays
Tesco invites you to a “Summer full of flavour”, the free food tasting and fun family event at Poole & Bournemouth Extra.
Be inspired by our chefs at the BBQ & Cooking theatre and discover fun ways to make celebrating a Summer full of flavour easy. Enjoy some family fun at the event with Lego & Nerf, alongside a great line-up of delicious food and drink to try – for free.
1-3 Mitchell Road, Canford Heath BH17 8UE.
Wednesday 2. August – Energise (school years 3 – 5 come September 2023) Come along for an hour of fun, football and craft 6.30pm-7.30pm.
Thursday 10. August – Ignite and Restart (School years 6-12 come September 2023) football, chill out and catch up from 6.30pm-8pm.
Saturday 12. August – Car treasure hunt – Meet at the church between 9am and 10am to collect your pack. Information abou t where to bring your answer’s will be given when you collect your pack.
Monday 14. August – Toddler/family meet up at Whitecliff Park at 10am.
Thursday 17. August – Family board games/table top games Meeting in the church from 6pm.
Sunday 20. August 12pm – Join us after church at Upton country park meeting on the big field at the front of the house. Bring your own picnic.
Friday 1. September – Join us at 6pm for our Family Film Night Popcorn, tuck and fizzy drinks will be for sale and tea, coffee and other refreshments available for donations.
Visit the Parks Foundation events page to get involved with wildlife activities such as community tree planting, gardening, nature mindfulness, nature adult craft sessions and much more.
Many activities are completely FREE. Find out and book here.
51 High St, Christchurch BH23 1AS.
Date: 23. July 2023 Time: 1.30pm & 6pm
Horrible Histories Barmy Britain is back with the hit West End show, full of crazy new characters and rude new rulers from Britain’s barmy past!
It’s history with the nasty bits left in!
Tickets £17 Concessions £15 (Over 60s, Under 16s and Students) book via the website.
Exciting activities this summer throughout July and August will include Intensive Swim Lessons, Rookie Lifeguard, Passport for Youth (Daily), Give it a Go climbing, Mini Medics, Summer of Fitness & Bikeability Level 1 check out the full program here.
Activities bookable in advance call us on 01202 888208.
This summer UP 4 Summer in BCP is putting on an exciting host of summer activities for all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents aged 10-16yrs in July & August.
Cost – FREE to £10 depending on activity.
Don’t miss out, limited places available, first come first served.
Bookings will open 12. & 13. July from 10am-2pm. Contact number 01202 885511.
Date: 26. July 2023 Time: 10am-4pm
Community Wildlife Adventure Day! at the Walled Garden.
Date: 16. August 2023 Time: 7-9.30pm
The Three Inch Fools present ‘As You Like It’ – Outdoor Performance at the Walled Garden book tickets (starting from £10 Under 5’s free) on the website.
Date: 7. August 2023 Time: 11am-5pm
The CHaOS Science Roadshow comes to Upton Country Park! Join us for a FREE day of family-friendly fun. No age limits! CHaOS aim to make their events fun and informative, tailoring demonstrations to your level of experience, which makes them great for all ages.
Date: 11. August 2023 Time: 11am-12pm
FREE RSBP Bird Walk. Meet up outside the Education Centre.
Date: 30. August 2023 Time: 11am-4pm
Sounds Like Summer in the Walled Garden – Local Ukulele Groups will be returning to entertain and delight. Bring your own Uke to join in. Free entry, no tickets needed.
Summer of Fun – The Great Outdoors Challenge
Challenge 1 – British Wildlife runs from 22nd July – 4th August 2023
Challenge 2 – ‘Bushcraft and Navigation’ runs from 5th – 19th August 2023
Challenge 3 – ‘Think for the Future’ runs from 20th August – 3rd September 2023
For each challenge you complete, you’ll get a stamp in your booklet & a badge and certificate at the end.
Two different challenges for 5+ and 8+ age ranges.
Challenge booklet £3.00 from the Welcome Center.
Pirate treasure hunt in the Minster
Monday 28th August – SEN forest Garden Group in partnership with Dorset for Children – 10-11am
Tuesday 29th August – Forest Garden session – 10.30am-12pm
Tuesday 29th August – 1-30-3 – Get crafty in the Minster
Wednesday 30th August – Forest Garden Session – 10.30am-12pm
Wednesday 30th August – Pop up pirate themed cafe in the Minster – 2-3pm
Wednesday 30th August – A shipwreck Story’ 3-4pm
Sunday 3rd September – Minster Praise – 11.15am-12-15pm
There is no charge for our events but donations are always welcome.
For more information please email claire@wimborneminster.org.uk
Wimborne, Fenners Field.
Date: 10. -12. August 2023 Time: 10am-5pm
Suitable for children aged 1-11 years with unlimited access to 20 large bouncy castles and a designated under 5s Soft play zone.
Session times:
10am-12pm | 12.30pm-2.30pm | 3pm-5pm
Prices: Under 1s are Free | 1-11 years olds are £8 per child | Adults Free.
